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Shawn Swavey is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Dayton, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Bioengineering Graduate Program in the School of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Bioinorganic Chemistry from Case Western Reserve University (1998), with postdoctoral research at Kent State University and Virginia Tech. His research focuses on bioinorganic chemistry, electrocatalysis, and coordination chemistry, particularly involving metalloporphyrins and their applications in photodynamic therapy, DNA interactions, and luminescent materials. Swavey has secured grants totaling over $660,000, including funding from the Research Corporation, Merck/AAAS, and the National Science Foundation. He serves on the editorial board of the Global Journal of Inorganic Chemistry and is an active member of the American Chemical Society and Sigma Xi.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Bioinorganic Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University, 1998
- M.S., Inorganic Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University, 1995
- B.S., Chemistry, Edinboro University, 1991
- Research Highlights:
- Design of metalloporphyrins for photodynamic therapy targeting cancer cells
- Development of electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction in fuel cells
- Synthesis of lanthanide complexes with luminescent properties for sensing applications
- Grants & Funding:
- Mechanistic Studies of Oxygen Reduction (Research Corporation, $30,548)
- STTR Phase II for Temperature-Compensated Pressure-Sensitive Paint ($80,000)
- Merck/AAAS Program for Photodynamic Therapy Research ($60,000)
- Labs & Collaborations:
- Primary lab in the Chemistry Department focusing on synthetic inorganic chemistry
- Collaborations with local companies like ISSI on applied materials research
Swavey's 20+ years of research have produced over 50 peer-reviewed publications, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to solving challenges in energy, medicine, and materials science.
